An individual is obligated to serve HaShem, may He be exalted, by way of their intellect and intelligence. Now, there is a long stretch of time between the moment he first enjoys HaShem’s graces and the moment they are intelligent enough to recognize the debt of service that they owe for these graces. It is therefore necessary to call his attention [during this period] to the acts and inward faith that is obligatory for him and which, together, complete the service of HaShem, may He be exalted, so that they not remain with religion [throughout this period] until their intellect matures.